Your mission
As a Senior Trading Manager Americas (m/f/d), you will be responsible for developing and implementing the trading strategy in your region. Your tasks will include:
Development and managing a network of internal and external business partners focused on connecting existing markets, sources and volume streams to the North American continent
Negotiating and executing sales and procurement contracts for all product lines for supplementary cementitious materials (SCM)
Collaborating closely with the Operations, Legal, and Finance departments, as well as with trading colleagues in other regions
Managing trading risks within the assigned decision-making authority
Maximizing trading volume and return on invested capital (ROIC) with third-party customers, while ensuring a stable supply for own entities
Supporting the capital project team in developing and implementing logistical assets to expand the trading business
Identifying and developing new business opportunities and establishing long-term relationships with new customers and suppliers
Ensuring import/export volume targets and meeting budget requirements for volume and trading margins through effective risk management
Creating value for the group through strategic trading decisions, performance tracking, and sustainable business development
Ensuring efficient trade execution by working closely with internal support functions such as Operations and Financial Management
Collecting and analyzing market information to support business planning, including price and demand trends, strategic footprint optimization, and competitive monitoring
Coordinating with the Operations department to provide timely relevant information and ensure proper documentation and execution of transactions
Your profile
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in trading of (supplementary) cementitious materials
Established industry network and deep understanding of the (Northern) American cement market
Strong knowledge of international seaborne trade, maritime regulations, and logistics
Comprehensive understanding of (supplementary) cementitious materials, their properties, and applications
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Collaborative team player with strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are a plus
Interest in geopolitical issues and international markets
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally (up to 25%)
Why us?
EP Power Minerals is an expert in cementitious materials worldwide. With our products, we contribute to the reduction of the carbon footprint in the cement and concrete industry and invest in a wide range of future projects with alternative sources of materials to further develop the long-term sustainability of our company.
Our Offer:
Responsibility for a challenging and strategic key role in international trading
Direct impact on the development and implementation of the Americas trading strategy
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Dynamic and multicultural work environment with significant autonomy and creative freedom
Opportunity for professional growth and development through targeted training programs
Exciting challenges in a global trading network with international collaboration
Contact
Would you like to become part of a dynamic international trading environment and actively contribute to the further development of our business? Then apply now!
About us
We are EP Power Minerals GmbH, based in Dinslaken, we see ourselves as a European competence leader in the management of power plant by-products and blasting abrasives as well as industrial waste. With our subsidiaries and our internationally growing network, we have been a leading service provider for industries and the construction sector for more than 40 years, supplying them with high-quality construction materials, blasting agents and industrial materials. Our products such as fly ash, reduces the carbon footprint and invest in diverse future projects with alternative material sources to further develop the long-term sustainability of our company. We also specialise in the responsible disposal of industrial waste and the production of building materials from waste. With over 250 employees, we were able to generate a turnover of 250 million euros in 2023.